The Jets have one head coaching interview lined up, and another could soon follow. Rex Ryan said on Monday he anticipates receiving the opportunity to interview for the gig. 
“I believe I will,” Ryan said during an appearance on ESPN morning radio when asked if he will speak with the team about the HC position (via ESPN’s Rich Cimini). “We’ll see what happens once the season’s over.”
Ryan added no conversations have taken place at this point with owner Woody Johnson or the personnel leading the Jets’ search for a new general manager and head coach. The 33rd Team has been contracted to organize that process, with Rick Spielman and Mike Tannenbaum in particular running point. Of course, the latter was in place as GM when Ryan was hired in 2009, so a longstanding personal relationship exists between the two.
In each of Ryan’s first two seasons in New York, the team reached the AFC title game. The most recent of those campaigns remains the franchise’s last postseason appearance, in part because of its struggles during the remainder of Ryan’s tenure. From 2011-14, the Jets went 26-38, posting a .500 winning percentage twice in that span. Ryan then went on to coach the Bills for the better part of two seasons, during which time he also failed to reach the playoffs or generate a winning record.
The 62-year-old has been an analyst with ESPN for several years, but he has not shied away from the opportunity to return to the coaching ranks. Last offseason, Ryan was strongly linked to the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator position until it ultimately went to Mike Zimmer. More recently, he has openly campaigned for the opportunity to reprise his role as head coach of the Jets.
The Jets are still in the early stages of their GM search, one which has seen a number of names emerge as candidates. Experience for that position as well as that of head coach is a priority, and Ryan would meet that criteria if he were to land the position. He is free to interview at any time (whereas interviews with coaches currently under contract with other teams cannot take place at this point), so it will be interesting to see if a sit-down is arranged soon. Especially if that turns out to be the case, Ryan’s name will be one to watch closely during the opening stages of the hiring cycle.
“sometimes to move forward, you have to go back”
Does Rex pay yall for exposure?
Rex Ryan also expected Mark Sanchez to be a star quarterback.
Maybe they can bring back darnold too. With Sanchez as the oc.
Sanchez would be giving up a plum job at Fox.
Yes!
He didn’t even last 2 full seasons in Buffalo. Biggest accomplishment was knocking the Jets out of the playoffs in 2015 when NYJ was win-and-in.
Why would a Bills fan be excited about this anyway? Right?
Side note: Adam Gase is available.
Might as well interview Herm Edwards
You play to win the game!!!!
I said you play to WIN THE GAME
Naw. Now more than ever, they need Jim Mora, especially when he’s asked about the playoffs
Indeed and he is still with us …so he could do it
Retro freaks want the old-boy network. NFL clubs are not run by retro freaks.
Dare I ask what a “retro freak” is?
Oh good lord…
I’d trust Rex as the Jets HC about as much as I would trust this guy with a Starship…link to tos.trekcore.com
That is PERFECT!
lol, very funny.
Jets takeaways this year…
1. They ruin QBs, no matter who
2. They base their strategy on Madden
3. They don’t take the HC job seriously (Ryan)
Looking to see what they can do next in 2025.
What a joke the Jets are. I feel bad for Aaron Rodgers actually. This tire fire of a team is the result of top down dysfunction.
Seriously, hire some younger innovator asst gm and coach from successful teams and hand them the keys. Ownership needs to stay out of it! What GM would want that job if they’re stuck with a retread who never had any real success the first two times around?
The Jets need to put their best foot forward and interview Ryan. He could certainly get them off on the right foot next year, especially if he can get Rodgers to toe the line. He will get the young guys on the team ready to stand on their own two feet once some of the older vets who aren’t producing get booted out of town. Ryan has also never been afraid to brake a foot off in someone’s backside if needed.
old and worn out. this has been done soooooo many times, it’s just not funny anymore.
No – its still funny.
Haha